Auto immune disorder- need some advice

[smokey the elder]

A test for ringworm might also be useful. An annoying but not life-threatening condition, ringworm can be treated relatively easy (it just takes time.)

[Catty1]

Some cat owners here use L-Lysine (I think) as it is really supposed to help with immune stuff.

And Chloe HAS been through a lot. Maybe a gentle temporary sedative would make the transition a little easier on her?

Prayers that she feels better soon.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear this. I use advantage on my cats every month and I've never had any problems like this. Storm has had a bald spot from it before so now I make sure to squeeze it out in at least four different places on him. This could be related to stress and she may have always had it and it's just now coming out. I would think that something like pred would probably help her. This will also increase her appetite so she'd start eating better.

My Pearl has Eosinophilic Granulona Complex and her's is actually caused by diet. Since she's been eating a grain free diet of Innova Evo she hasn't had a break out. I did try Taste of The Wild which is also grain free but she broke out. She breaks out on her chin and lips. My vet put her on pred for a short time and this cleared her up. Here's a link to this disease: http://www.petplace.com/cats/eosinop...lex/page1.aspx. I hope that she'll recover quickly. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to keep us updated.

[Medusa]

I found this. There are a lot of big words in it but it does mention many of the symptoms that you've described. http://maxshouse.com/Diseases_of_the..._foliaceus.htm

Also this. It mentions one of the possible reasons for autoimmune disease in cats, which you also mentioned. http://www.paws-and-effect.com/html/pawsandeffect9.html

I'm sorry that I can't be of more help. I've not experienced this myself w/any of my cats. I do hope that your friend is able to get it under control w/her dear kitty.

[Freedom]

I am not familiar with this at all. Prayers for Chloe. Any ideas is this a chronic condition or a temporary disorder?

[Cataholic]

Medusa- thank you, that first link was spot on.

After some force feeding, and 48 hours on pred, my brother reported to me that Chloe ate on her own last night! She is out of the room and showing some signs of being interested in life (not the 2 kittens so much, LOL).

So, we are really hoping this is the turn we need! Thanks for the support.